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ESPN reports not even firing executive vice president of football operations Jack Easterby would change Deshaun Watson's mind about wanting out of Houston.
"(Owner) Cal McNair would have to fire Cal McNair," were the words of a source close to Watson. ESPN also reports the Texans have "had internal conversations about possible trade partners and what their quarterback position would look like in the future without Watson." It is looking more and more like this train has left the station. The Texans hold nearly all the leverage — NFL teams always do with their players — but unless the Texans are willing to play hardball to a degree probably not seen since Carson Palmer's situation in Cincinnati, this is going to end with Watson playing somewhere else in 2021. Sporting a no-trade clause, Watson will hold most of the cards if and when the sides decide to officially pursue a trade.
SOURCE: ESPN
Jan 17, 2021, 6:22 PM ET
"(Owner) Cal McNair would have to fire Cal McNair," were the words of a source close to Watson. ESPN also reports the Texans have "had internal conversations about possible trade partners and what their quarterback position would look like in the future without Watson." It is looking more and more like this train has left the station. The Texans hold nearly all the leverage — NFL teams always do with their players — but unless the Texans are willing to play hardball to a degree probably not seen since Carson Palmer's situation in Cincinnati, this is going to end with Watson playing somewhere else in 2021. Sporting a no-trade clause, Watson will hold most of the cards if and when the sides decide to officially pursue a trade.
SOURCE: ESPN
Jan 17, 2021, 6:22 PM ET